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Problem

Sadly - there is tremendous malnutrition and a struggle to access food for many people in the world including in America and our local communities. There are many reasons for this situation and one primary cause is poverty. A Place at the Table explores this issue and assesses the impacts of the struggles many suffer due to inadequate access to food and healthy foods.

After watching the trailer and these interviews, please brainstorm the following questions and then choose three key points and thoughts you have regarding this information. Offer any insight, experience, observations and/or solutions that you feel are pertinent and connected to poverty, hunger and malnutrition in America and our local communities. ( (133) A Place at the Table 2012 Trailer HD | Documentary | Jeff Bridges - YouTube) (A Place at the Table (Official Movie Site) - Starring Jeff Bridges - Now on DVD and Blu-ray - Trailer, Pictures & More (magpictures.com) ( A Place at the Table Interview with Jeff Bridges (instructure.com)

1. What are your reflections after watching the trailer and other videos about A Place at the Table?
2. Do you think there is social inequity around nutritious food and the cost of eating "healthy"?
3. What do you think about the general nutrition of children in our society today?
4. Do you think that young children and teens are aware of healthy vs. unhealthy food choices?
5. Are there healthy choices in school lunches?
6. Are there vending machines in the schools with snack foods or soda?
7. Do you think that most children in the US eat enough whole foods?
8. What is your opinion on children drinking soda, flavored waters, or juice?
9. Why do you think there is such a rise in childhood obesity and chronic diseases?
10. What could be done to improve children's nutrition and health?
11. Do you know any elderly people who have started to lose the ability to care for themselves?
12. What do you think are the main nutritional issues for elderly people?